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Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.

BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon Enlists Researchers to Build Box-Packing Warehouse Robots

Sixteen teams of robotics researchers are traveling to Japan this week to help Amazon.com Inc. solve its warehouse problem.

July 27, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Kenworth Assesses Ramifications of ELDs on Business

Kenworth Truck Co. looks at the potential effect of mandatory electronic logging devices on its business from the perspectives of truck production and valuation and fleet maintenance, company executives said.

July 26, 2017
BusinessTechnologyTCA

Drones, Artificial Intelligence Creep Into Road Construction

High above the Balfour interchange on State Route 4 in Brentwood, Calif., a drone buzzes, its sensors keeping a close watch on the volumes of earth being moved to make way for a new highway bypass.

July 26, 2017
TechnologyEquipmentFuel

Clean Diesel Trucks More Prominent in Nation鈥檚 Fleet, Study Shows

More clean diesel trucks are a part of the nation鈥檚 fleet, subsequently yielding lower emissions and greater fuel savings, new research shows.

July 25, 2017
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Bill Gates Backs Uber Freight Rival Convoy

As Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos jockey for the designation of world鈥檚 wealthiest man, the Seattle billionaires are united behind at least one local venture. They鈥檙e both investors in Convoy Inc., a trucking logistics startup that competes with Uber Technologies Inc.

July 25, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyTCA

House Panel Approves Self-Driving Measure That Pre-empts State Regulations

The U.S. House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection unanimously approved a legislative markup July 19 to advance self-driving vehicle technology. Navigating the autonomous vehicle landscape has been difficult because of the traditional boundaries it breaks.

July 24, 2017
GovernmentTechnology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 24: The ELD Implementation Is Happening

The sky isn't falling, the end isn't near, and the ELD mandate isn't being delayed, no matter what you've read or heard. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 24, 2017
TechnologyEquipmentSafety

Fleets Weigh the Benefits of Retreads Versus New Tires

Old habits die hard, as well as negative perceptions. Such is the case with unfavorable views of retread tires. But many fleets are choosing retreads over new tires due to improvements in product quality combined with cost savings.

July 24, 2017
TechnologyEquipmentSafety

Truck Safety: Human and Equipment Factors

The intersection of the human and equipment-颅related elements of truck safety is reflected in the two cover stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update.

July 24, 2017

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